A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 404893 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 404925 epoch_slot_no: 16125 block_no: 404873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2239 time: 2017-12-26 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9d6745eb55100eb92db8da844a973845c785ed8fbd0de3b2b245b273247f621dBlock Operator
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